First Credit Union

First Credit Union College Scholarship

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Award
$1,929 one-time scholarship to up to three students, deposited in recipient First Credit Union savings account by May 7, 2027; solely tuition, books/supplies for own college education.
Timeline
  1. Feb 12, 2027Mailed submissions postmarked by date
  2. Mar 19, 2027Electronic submissions received by 11:59 PM MST. Winners notified
  3. Apr 12-16, 2027Reception around .
How to apply
Complete application, transcript, own original unpublished essay up to 500 words on What Being a Member of First Credit Union Means to Me (typed/double-spaced, name/address), one school-official recommendation letter and mandatory Young Adult Survey. Submit together by mail, branch or electronic portal. Attach awards if applicable; admission/enrolment proof if possible. Adult publicity consent or minor parent DocuSign consent required.
What you'll need
  • Recommendations
  • An essay
  • Membership in the sponsoring organization
Who can apply
Primary First Credit Union member in good standing; 2027 Arizona high-school graduate, U.S. citizen, minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (weighting unspecified); fall 2027 full-time accredited two-/four-year college or vocational school (12 credits or school definition). Employees/volunteers/immediate family excluded.
Good to know
Survey responses not judged; optional focus group participation. Award acceptance permits publicity using name/essay/photos; reception invitation is not stated as a condition of award.
Details
U.S. citizens only